Source: J. Frank Gravlee, DVM, MS, CNS and H. Scott Gravlee, DVM, CNS
With no specific treatment for equine metabolic syndrome, it's important for farriers and owners/trainers to notice symptoms of this condition and help treat it quickly.
Laminil is using crowdfunding the collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money to support efforts initiated by other people or organizations to raise funds for its laminitis drug.
Ghost, a gray Quarter Horse, was born in 1993 on the plains of Wyoming. Purchased by the Parker family in 1998 as a potential barrel horse, he was initially spooky and headstrong.
When problems in the hoof wall are reducing the blood supply to the laminae and leading to further inflammation, equine veterinarian Amy Rucker says it may be time to consider a resection.
A review of the literature on how laminitis develops was recently published in the Equine Veterinary Journal. The authors looked at the literature concerning the various experimental models of laminitis, the mechanisms for inflammatory (sepsis) and metabolic (endocrinopathy) laminitis and how contralateral limb laminitis and pasture-associated laminitis might fit into these forms of disease.
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.